This is a joint venture between Sony Interactive Entertainment and RTS, a new esports company with investments from media giant Endeavor . Co-founders Tom and Tony Cannon will remain closely involved with the tournament as advisors.

scale and interaction with fans’. In addition, the company emphasizes that the annual fighting game tournament will take place online from 6 to 8 and 13 to 15 August. Players can participate in tournaments in Tekken 7, Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate and Guilty Gear Strive for free.

Last year, the physical tournament was postponed, after which plans for an online version were dropped over allegations of abuse against CEO Joey Cuellar.